Located at 37 A-2 Gulberg III, Mian Mehmood Kasuri Road, The Lahore Social is an embodiment of excellence, from its quality food to its colonial ambience. The restaurant is positioned directly under the famous independent bookstore, The Last Word, which is a hub of art, literary activities and talks in Lahore. The food at most literary events here is served by The Lahore Social, providing an ideal combination of food and literature, all at one place.
The restaurant is relatively new on the city’s food front. The building has a colonial feel to it, with low lights and an abundance of wooden and wicker chairs. The seating area is relatively small, with the outdoor dining space having a capacity of about 15 to 20 people. However, the inner seating area has been utilized in a rather crafty way so that it can accommodate more than 50 people on the busiest days.
A few days back, along with a couple of my friends, I decided to check out The Lahore Social, as almost everyone who had been there kept talking about their delectable food. We ordered Turkey Bacon Wrapped Chicken and Crab Ravioli. The former is presented with a thick blob of mashed potatoes and vegetables. The chicken pieces, soaked in the juicy whole-grain mustard sauce, were cooked to perfection. The succulent crispy bacon leaves a greasy flavor in the mouth, as if preparing the taste buds for each chicken piece. The Crab Ravioli is a type of seafood bisque. The dumplings, packed with scrumptious filling sealed within layers of pasta dough, are completely soaked in Crab Bisque – resulting in a smooth, creamy soup made from fresh crab and lobster.
We followed the main course with the Chocolate Nemesis Cake, which turned out to be equally delicious. Although we were unable to try the Squid Ink Pasta and Steamed Salmon, we have them bookmarked for our next visit.
Chocolate Nemesis Cake
The Lahore Social may be a bit confined in its menu, and the quantity of food served might not be sufficient for some. However, the taste and quality of the food more than make up for this. If you are in Lahore and have been looking for a place where you can read, eat and calm your mind – all at the same time – The Lahore Social is the place to be.
All images have been taken from 'The Lahore Social' Facebook page.
As the new year begins, let us also start anew. I’m delighted to extend, on behalf of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and in my own name, new year’s greeting and sincere wishes to YOULIN magazine’s staff and readers.
Only in hard times can courage and perseverance be manifested. Only with courage can we live to the fullest. 2020 was an extraordinary year. Confronted by the COVID-19 pandemic, China and Pakistan supported each other and took on the challenge in solidarity. The ironclad China-Pakistan friendship grew stronger as time went by. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects advanced steadily in difficult times, become a standard-bearer project of the Belt and Road Initiative in balancing pandemic prevention and project achievement. The handling capacity of the Gwadar Port has continued to rise and Afghanistan transit trade through the port has officially been launched. The Karakoram Highway Phase II upgrade project is fully open to traffic. The Lahore Orange Line project has been put into operation. The construction of Matiari-Lahore HVDC project was fully completed. A batch of green and clean energy projects, such as the Kohala and Azad Pattan hydropower plants have been substantially promoted. Development agreement for the Rashakai SEZ has been signed. The China-Pakistan Community of Shared Future has become closer and closer.
Reviewing the past and looking to the future, we are confident to write a brilliant new chapter. The year 2021 is the 100th birthday of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. The 100-year journey of CPC surges forward with great momentum and China-Pakistan relationship has flourished in the past 70 years. Standing at a new historic point, China is willing to work together with Pakistan to further implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, connect the CPEC cooperation with the vision of the “Naya Pakistan”, promote the long-term development of the China-Pakistan All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership with love, dedication and commitment. Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan said, “We are going through fire. The sunshine has yet to come.” Yes, Pakistan’s best days are ahead, China will stand with Pakistan firmly all the way.
YOULIN magazine is dedicated to promoting cultural exchanges between China and Pakistan and is a window for Pakistani friends to learn about China, especially the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is hoped that with the joint efforts of China and Pakistan, YOULIN can listen more to the voices of readers in China and Pakistan, better play its role as a bridge to promote more effectively people-to-people bond.
Last but not least, I would like to wish all the staff and readers of YOULIN a warm and prosper year in 2021.
Nong Rong
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of
The People’s Republic of China to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
January 2021
Video message by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Black Day of Indian Occupation of Kashmir
Video message by Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed on Black Day of Indian Occupation of Kashmir, 27 October 1947, when Indian military troops forcibly occupied Kashmir illegally, claiming a fraudulent ‘Instrument of Accession’ which never existed as documented by eminent British historian Alastair Lamb! Kashmir & Palestine are examples of illegal occupation & continued Resistance to Repression! There are so many commonalities in Kashmir & Palestine: both under brutal military occupation of foreign powers, both are facing an indigenous, popular, spontaneous & widespread Resistance & Uprising, both are in violation of UN Resolutions which haven’t been implemented, both are witnessing an attempted change in the demographic balance, both are facing the use of rape as a weapon of war, both are testimony to double-standards & hypocrisy of Western powers on human rights & fundamental rights, and both conflicts have an element of racism and Islamophobia, while enduring peace, security and stability will remain elusive in both regions, South Asia & Middle East, until these issues are resolved in accordance with popular aspirations.
