Written by: Sundus Sinkler
Posted on: March 18, 2019 | 
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Cocochan Restaurant
Amongst the hustle and bustle of the busy Tipu Sultan Road of Karachi, Cocochan Restaurant is an excellent addition to the diverse array of cuisines that the city has to offer. If you’re looking for an authentic Pan-Asian experience, you should head to Cocochan. Although you have to face heavy traffic to reach the restaurant, the food is worth the wait; from the layout of the restaurant to the service, our overall experience was extraordinarily good.
Cocochan offers a generous seating capacity and a warm ambience. The restaurant, with wooden accents on its ceiling, has a beautiful and spacious interior design. The menu comprises of Sushi, Thai and Mandarin cuisine, and one prominent aspect of all the dishes is that the seafood is undoubtedly fresh, since many Karachiites complain that very few eateries consistently use fresh seafood.
Although the lengthy menu made it difficult to select the dishes, we started off with Sushi Rolls. Being a fan of California Rolls, I was delighted to see the Crispy California Rolls on offer, and ordered them right away. This turned out to be a great choice, as the Sushi was not only very fresh but the addition of the crispy crumbs on top (which I had never heard of before) along with the soy sauce dip, made a perfect combination. I would highly recommend this to everyone, especially those who will be trying sushi for the first time! This 8-piece dish costs Rs. 1,190, but will not disappoint.
Another type of Sushi Roll we decided to try was the Spicy Tempura Maki. These rolls offered a unique combination of prawns, jalapenos and cream cheese, which turned out to be an absolute treat for our taste buds. The mild kick of the jalapenos took this dish to another level, and when dipped in the soy sauce mix, the combination was tantalizing and is also highly recommended! The cost of the dish is Rs. 1,140.
The next item we picked from the menu was the Wok Fried Prawns tossed in a Signature Spicy Sauce. Priced at Rs. 940, this dish was another hit. The big, juicy prawns were served in spicy gravy that complimented the authentic flavors of the prawns. With a decent serving size, paired with a side of vegetable fried rice, this dish could easily become a family favorite.
From the Rice and Noodles section of the menu, we ordered Chicken Chowmein. This dish was served with a cracker on top. Priced at Rs. 590, there was nothing remarkable about the Chowmein.
For beverages, we ordered the Mint Sparkler (Mint Lemonade), which served as the perfect beverage to compliment an excellent meal.
Overall, we felt that Cocochan far exceeded our expectations in terms of food, as well as service. Not only was our food served within 20 minutes of being ordered, the staff made sure to take our feedback. The restaurant proved that at least within Karachi, they simply excel at serving delicious Pan-Asian cuisine.
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