The Gully

One of the things I miss the most about Pakistan is its rich food culture. Whether it be sweet or savory dishes, I loved it all. It really was a mouthful of different flavors interacting together to give an ultimate experience. Fortunately, I was very glad to find out about Pakistani restaurants in New York City that let me feel at home even when I am not living there anymore. Since most of the recipes include a relatively longer list of ingredients that will be used as compared to western food, a perfect balance needs to be maintained for proper cooking execution. One of those restaurants is The Gully, and it refreshes my memories of the food back in Pakistan with just one bite:

The Gully: A very unorthodox yet interesting take on traditional sub-continental cuisines. The restaurant indulges its diners in a fusion of western and eastern dishes. They do a great job in putting together a menu that packs a mouthful of flavor and gives you a chance at experiencing something new. However, there are a few dishes meant for people with acquired taste due to a unique combination of ingredients. Such as, Calamari Tempura Chaat and Guac Dahi Puri since Calamari and Guacamole are not traditionally part of these dishes. With that said, everything else is worth giving a shot. I personally was very inspired by the lamb burger where beef is marinated in heavy sub-continental spices with everything else, from assembly to presentation, following a typical western burger style.”

​Location: 25-45 Steinway St, Astoria, NY, 11103.