The Hustle and bustle of Barkat market in Garden Town, Lahore is no different to other such markets
The Hustle and bustle of Barkat market in Garden Town, Lahore is no different to other such markets in Pakistan. In recent years Barket market has developed from a shopping market into a food market. Of course, there are numerous non-food outlets but the evening sees the market transform into a hugely popular food market. Whether its 4x4 or a saloon, or a motorbike or a bicycle or even those on foot. As soon as you enter the market, the street waiters run to grab your attention. Shouting out the speciality their restaurant is offering. They don't waste too much time in trying to persuade you, as soon as they realise you are not interested, they hunt for the next customer. From ultra-fast food served to you in a jiffy, to sit and eat and all in between, you will find them here. Of course, there are tons of other shopping experiences from opticians, to toy stores, booksellers to stationery shops, street watch repair, pharmacies, dentist, shoe shops, sports shop, computer shop, fruit shops, shoe repair, clothes makers, etc etc etc. If you are from overseas and you have a delicate stomach and you want to eat from this particular market, I suggest you have some anti-diarrhoea tablets at hand because you may well need them that night. All though I have to say that food cooked on the open fire is far safer to eat then other types of food.