Karachi being the port city of Pakistan, and surrounded by the Arabian Sea is a thriving habitat of an enormous and a variety of sea life.
The Port of Karachi is one of South Asia’s largest and busiest deep sea water port.
But despite being blessed dwellers of this beautiful city; Karachi; which is the largest producer of fishery in Pakistan, Sea food is not a part of our staple diet and fish is considered a mere luxury.
And that is why people eat it seldom and somehow many people have this concept that we get fresh fish only in winters and its then when its healthier to eat.
Totally Wrong!
Karachi sea food is of top class quality and its a part of our resource and we should own it, buy it, and cook it everyday in our homes.
Lets not deprive ourselves from this beautiful and healthy form of protein which is totally homegrown and coming from our own waters.
The best places to buy fish in Karachi:-
1.Karachi Port
This is the original source of fish not only in Karachi but 90% of fish in Pakistan is exported from here.
Better choose early mornings to go there and you can buy fish inwholesale rates directly from the fisherman.
2.Empress Market
This is in Saddar, down town of Karachi. Empress market is one of the oldest markets of Karachi of the British Raj times.
Red Snapper our local fish of deep waters.
It is still one of the most popular and busy markets of Karachi. There are many fish suppliers here and you can find good rates here.
3. Punjab Colony
Located near Defence, Punjab Colony has one of the best, affordable and huge variety of different kinds of sea food.
I personally buy fish from here and each time its very fresh and tasty.
Bay Clam a delicacy of our own sea
*But always be vigilant when you buy fish from here because some of the fish mongers can be tricky in weighing the meat
